Chapter 23 & 24

Journalism
Mr. Roark
Chapter 23, 24 Twentieth Century, Law & The Journalist

p. 423 1. Describe the “Century of Technology.” What were 3 important events during this time?
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p. 425 2. Explain why the decline of newspapers happened and why it’s even worse today.

p. 427 3. In regard to radio, what is one of the greatest achievements of mankind?

p. 428 – 430 4. Describe some of the problems with radio and the harnessing of this media. When did radio finally prosper (p. 429)?

p. 429, 430 5. What is the FCC? Who is Edward R. Murrow. Why is he important?

p. 431 6. Explain Time and the Newsmagazine 2-3 sentences.

p. 432 7. Explain what replace the age of radio. How long did it take?

p. 437 8. When did the power of newspapers begin to erode? Why?

p. 440, 441 9. Explain the following statement and how it affects newspapers: “The web is now a “place,” virtual as it may be, where people do things, and one…is getting information.”

p. 445 10. Why are the methods of journalism under constant scrutiny? Why is the 1st Amendment vital?

p. 448 11. What was the corruption in Minneapolis?

p. 451 12. What important rights does the 1st Amendment grant (5)?

p. 453 13. What is defamation? What is libel? What constitutes libel? What 4 areas have “won” libel cases?

p. 457 14. In regard to Copyright law, what 4 things determine “fair use?”

p. 458 15. Why do journalists need to be aware of privacy?

p. 459 16. What is privilege? Free press – fair trial?